Whoever coined the term dysfunctional family must have had my evil, deadbeat father in mind.Not only has he killed me several times—too bad for him my Phoenix powers keep bringing me back—but he’s also trying to take over the world. Literally. Thank goodness I now have two siblings by my side. Our liegebond is growing just as strong as my magical ties to the love of my life, Jake. We plan to send … plan to send double agents to infiltrate our father’s headquarters, thinking we can gain the edge in this bloody war.
Except it turns out we have our own mole to worry about, something that becomes frighteningly clear when deadly assassins keep getting way too close for comfort. Is the traitor one of my new liegesworn who are supposed to be magically bound to protect me above all else? Or is it someone even closer; someone whose betrayal will cut me to the bone?
Battle lines are being drawn, but it’s getting damned difficult to tell who is on which side. My powers may be increasing—but so is my emotional vulnerability. And if we don’t figure out who the traitor is, Daddy Dearest just might succeed in making his cruel vision of the future a reality. Leaving my loved ones dead, mind-controlled minions, or the traitor who brought my entire world crashing down.
Untamed Elements: Phoenix on the Rise Reading Order:
Reborn in Fire
Forged from Flame
Embraced by Embers
Ignited by Ashes (Forthcoming)
more
Twists and turns and surprises are constant in this next installment of the Untamed Elements series. There is excitement brimming from the first page to the last as action, adventure, suspense, and danger follow Cass and crew on their continued journey to stop evil Daddy Dearest and his devious cohorts from fulfilling their plan to take over the world. With better control of her powers and more liegesworn to add to her ranks, Cass is hoping to finally have the element of surprise, as well as the upper hand in the upcoming confrontation with her father. However, she and her crew take many unplanned hits along the way as more kidnappings, betrayal, shocking revelations, and a few deaths, along with an old nemesis returning, new enemies emerging, and another twisted evil plot is revealed. With more people to care about and being more vulnerable than ever, Cass is finding it harder and harder to distinguish friend from foe; who can truly be trusted and who may be an enemy hidden within their ranks. Regardless of all the distractions daddy and his minions throw her way, one thing is clear. Failure is not an option. Cass and her crew definitely have their hands full in this explosive addition. Embraced by Embers is an intriguing read from start to finish with strong, engaging characters and a fast-paced plot that will keep you guessing. This book is not a stand-alone. In order to understand the storyline, you should read this series in order.
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THIS BOOK IS HANDS DOWN, NO DOUBT ABOUT IT 5 FREAKING STARS!!! Kasey Mackenzie waste no time with delving into this book. If you want a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat, heart pounding, thrilling and sweating bullets than this is your book. There were so many curve balls and unexpected things that happen that I did not see coming. I was literally floored when I finished this book. I mean my head is still spinning with everything.
So as you know Cassidy is a phoenix and spirit elemental and Daddy Dearest is a crazy psycho. Well there are new revelations on some old characters that I did not see coming. (seriously had to go back and re-read a few things cause there was no hinds on that) There is a lot of fighting and more people who join Cassidy’s Own to help fight off evil. A new sibling is introduced and more fighting happens. It was crazy. I think Cassidy dies at least twice this time around. Her family is getting bigger but worry not Cassidy is totally stepping up to be the bad ass leader her group needs. For me this book does end in a cliffhanger!! I can’t wait for this next book to be out, I think it is going to be Epic….